I’m not finding as much time to experiment with things on this site as much as I’d like, but I did switch over from Google AdSense to Rubicon to try them out (on Micah’s recommendation).

I turned off things I thought would be too annoying: Audio Ads, False Message Ads, Shaky/Flashing Ads and Windows Dialog Ads. Nice that they offer this option.

I like the premise of Rubicon - seems quite interesting. I’ll leave the switch in place for a little while, then compare the results.

Please let me know if you see anything in the ads that bother you. So far I’m mostly just seeing Google AdSense being served by Rubicon.

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The Olympics are coming and with it a heap of viral campaigns that you can look forward to.

I’m short on time today as I have some designing that needs to be done, however, there are a few links I just have to share with you before I get back to work!

• Perfectionism hurts! Freelance Folder asks - Building a Perfect Website? Are You Too Perfectionist?
• WordPress isn’t just for blogging anymore! Here are 48 Unique Ways to Use WordPress.
• BloggerTalks has a fabulous interview with WordPress maven, Lorelle (who I am eternally grateful to anyhow)
• Just Make Money Online is talking about Monetizing Domain Names - interesting.
• Working from home? Then you need to make sure you are not making these Eight Deadly Mistakes that will Completely Ruin your Dream of Business Success!

And, rumor has it that Liz and team have some pretty cool sponsors falling into place for the blogging conference event of the year, SOBCon - May 2-4, 2008 in Chicago. Go check it out and by doing so, you can help me win the contest and go to SOBCon for free.

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Four things that make me happy:
1. Sunshine
2. My animals
3. A good book
4. Wine tastings

Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. The Notebook
2. Almost Famous
3. Pretty Woman
4. Dirty Dancing

Four websites I check daily:
1. thejjb.com
2. www.woot.com
3. Gmail
4. Google News

Four favorite drinks:
1. Mt. Dew/Diet Mt. Dew (I love both, is that weird?)
2. Sweet Tea
3. Wine
4. Strawberry Banana smoothies

Four places I have lived:
1. Canton, OH
2. Raleigh, NC
3. Hickory, NC
4. Burlington, NC (Wow, all the NCs make me sad.)

Four TV Shows that I watch:
1. Heroes
2. Grey’s Anatomy
3. Weeds
4. Survivor

Four favorite colors:
1. Blue
2. Pink
3. Brown
4. Green

Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Mexico
2. Canada
3. Bahamas
4. California

Four things on my desk right now:
1. Jolly Ranchers
2. POM tea glass with pennies in it
3. My SJP Bitten purse
4. Minnie Mouse ears I never took home after hat day.

Four blogs I read regularly:
1. I’m Not Obsessed
2. Magnolias, Marriage and Manhattan (She originally posted this fabulous list)
3. Just Jared
4. Chic

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Crab! Crab legs, crab dip, crab soup, crab cakes.
2. Cheese and anything covered in it or stuffed with it. Particularly fresh mozzerella. If you’re ever in Raleigh, stop by Assaggio’s for the best around.
3. Strawberries
4. Sour Patch Kids

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. At the beach
2. In bed
3. At a live show of any band I love
4. Exploring a new city